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• upper control arm
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 11:20:32 -0700
  i'm trying to get rid of this squeek occurring on the passenger side upper control arm area. after looking at the passenger side...
• Re: Upper lube
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:21:16 -0500
  The term upper lube was invented by Oil Additives manufacturers back in the 40's / 50's for oils with extra qualities to lube...
• Re: Upper Bed-'85 Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 15:29:33 -0400
  Greetings! Appreciated Brian's choreography of getting-in-the-upper-bed movements. The upper bed is wonderfully strong. BUT do not let four teenagers...
• Re: MAX weight capacity of upper bed?
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:37:38 -0700
  Our upper bunk has supported nearly 400 pounds, active. (I'm a big guy.) Bill in the Southwest ----- Original Message ----- From: "don spence" <dspence...
• Upper control arm spacers
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 16 May 2008 19:45:45 -0700
  Is there a source for upper control arm spacers? My Syncro is lifted about 6cm and now the upper control arm is pointing down...
• Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 22 May 2007 18:41:27 +0000
  Yes the upper pivot that attaches to the glass. Thanks! -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "BenT Syncro" <syncro@gmail.com> > On 5/22/07, rubatoguy@comcast...
• Syncro Ball Joints
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:56:33 -0400
  ...When the ball joints wear, are the uppers more prone to wear than the lowers? Does it make sense to just replace the uppers...
• Re: Upper ball joint noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:44:12 -0500
  I would check the upper control arm bushings. These are known for noise and looseness clunking issues. Remove the two bolts that hold the...
• need upper bed hinge
  Historical mailing list - Ron & Marianne
  Wed, 4 Jun 2014 14:30:50 -0400
  Looking for the hinge for the upper bed for an 87 westfalia. That’s the left side hinge ( the one behind the driver) that...
• Re: Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:30:14 -0500
  The Syncro upper arms are cast and the bushing is a tight fit. No welding there. Only on the stamped steel arms which are...
• Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:06:19 -0800
  ...I'm replacing the D-side upper ball joint. (torn boot) PO receipts say P-side upper done in 04. I'm guessing it...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:05:13 -0700
  David Katsuki wrote: > > Frank, > > I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley > tells how to see if they are...
• Re: Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:19:51 -0500
  I have an 81 and the upper bed (cushions) came out with just the snaps I didn't need to remove anything else Either...
• Re: Front end looseness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:50:29 -0400
  If the arm is moving the problem is the upper control arm bushings. If the spindle moves and the arm does not it is...
• Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 May 2007 10:30:39 -0700
  On 5/22/07, rubatoguy@comcast.net <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > What do you do when the upper mount bolt that the wind wing...
• Re: Ball joints
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:44:54 -0700
  Most people only need the upper ball joints. Both my upper boots were ruptured. My lowers were OK. William > OK, I need to put...
• Re: Free: homemade upper bunk extender [Gone!]
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:04:24 -0400
  The upper bunk extender has been adopted. -Julia
• How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 07:24:16 +0200
  Hi guys, having sucessfully replaced the power steering r&p, I know need to replace the upper ball joints (front) of my 2 wheel...
• Upper ball jont noise and symptoms
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:18:42 -0500
  What does a worn upper ball joint sound like? Have sound like a worn rubber bushing from right side of van every time van...
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Sep 1997 02:05:38 -0400
  ...For what it's worth, my personal experience has been that bad upper ball joints clunk and bad upper control arm bushings squeak (for...
• Febi or FEQ upper control arm bushing quality
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 5 May 2010 16:54:25 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience with the upper control arm bushings now sold by FebiBilstein and, from the pictures on various vendors web sites...
• Westfalia upper bunk measurements
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 19:08:37 -0600
  Could someone take the time and measure the upper folding piece of plywood for the upper bunk on their 80-84 Westfalia? They are...
• Re: Refresh my memory about inner tie rods someone! Parts quality.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 3 Nov 2020 18:55:05 -0800
  ...Upper ball joint spacers effectively make the upper control = arm appear longer which helps get the static camber in check. But since = the pivot...
• Upper Ball Joint Test for Condition?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 08:58:49 -0800
  Listees, What is the do it yourselfer's "Eye-ball" test to determine if the upper ball joint is in need of replacement, as...
• Fw: new foam for upper bed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
  Fri, 1 Jun 2018 13:13:43 +0000
  ...new foam for upper bed Thinking of replacing the foam in my 1990 Westy's upper mattress. Would prefer something non-toxic and super...
• Upper bunk weight limits
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Tue, 13 Jul 2004 23:51:42 -0500
  Does anyone know what the upper bunk weight linits are for an 89 Wesy...Thanks....
• Re: Upper bunk
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Feb 1995 10:18:49 -0600 (CST)
  ...How >does one get into the upper bunk on a Camper? Well, in our 75 camper, we first climb onto the fridge/stove top...
• Price of front A-arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 18:38:52 -0400
  I was looking over my bill for the upper and lower suspension bushings, and was surprised to find that the two upper A-arm...
• Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:37:01 -0800
  Hi all Bentley says that for my '81, the closet and upper storage need to be removed before upper bed can come out. That...
• Re: Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 21:55:47 -0400
  Sorry, *mm for the upper ball joint bolts. The rod that goes through the bushings is 14MM Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Ball joints, upper / lower
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 11:16:31 -0800
  Mm-kay, I know I have to get Mellow Yellow's upper ball joints replaced on account of the clear wear on the tires...
• Upper lube
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 05:40:35 -0700
  Have any of you ever herd of the term upper lube? On another list I am on, they use the term to refer to...
• Re: How to remove upper ball joint???
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 08:08:57 -0400
  ...How to remove upper ball joint??? > Hi guys, > > having sucessfully replaced the power steering r&p, I know need to replace > the upper ball...
• removing upper bunk glue residue - pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 20:51:15 -0700
  posted some pictures here: http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/08/01/vanagon-westy-upper-bunk-refinishing/ alistair
• Free: homemade upper bunk extender
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 09:44:42 -0500
  ...Minneapolis, MN Homemade upper bunk extender. Made by PO. Wood, painted white. Foam no longer good. We don't use it but it is...
• largest size for speakers in front?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:14:33 -0700
  Hi Folks, I am trying to find out what the largest size speaker (and specific brand?) is (upper) for a 1986 Vanagon Westy. I...
• Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 08:52:53 -0700
  hi Matt, what happened to your 251-953-515 ABK (Upper steering cover) - is it missing or broken? https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/steering...
• damage from missing upper bellhousing bolts?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Feb 1995 21:38:22 -0500
  What affect would driving around with missing upper bellhousing bolts produce? I bought a 1970 bus and later discovered that the previous owner(s...
• Looking for good used upper and lower thermostat housing for 1.9l Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:09:13 -0400
  I am in need of a nice upper and lower thermostat housing for a 1.9l Vanagon. Actually I have a few of the...
• Upper Control Arm Bushings
  Historical mailing list - David Paterson
  Wed, 2 May 2001 15:36:03 -0400
  Hey Listees, Can anyone tell me the size Hex wrench I need to take the Upper Control Arms off? TIA Dave
• squeeks
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 18:44:16 -0700
  i ventured under the chassis and started looking at my upper control arm bushings on my passenger side, and i noticed gobs of grease...
• Re: Spark plug wires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:55:32 -0400
  ...the upper left wire goes to the upper left spark plug (#3). The lower left wire goes to the lower left spark plug (#4...
• Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 10:03:21 -0600
  ...Looks as though someone made the genius move at some point to try and reconnect the upper and lower housing units with the wrong...
• Front end looseness
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Sun, 8 Sep 2013 22:47:12 -0400
  I've narrowed down the play in my left front wheel to the upper control arm. When I shake the wheel left to right...
• upper ball joint removal tips
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 15:16:13 -0500
  This weekend I plan to replace my uppers on an 87 Syncro. Any time saving tips would be appreciated. TIA, dylan
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:22:28 -0600
  ...I just changed my D-side upper about 5000 back, and there was near 180,000 on it. It had never been changed. If...
• Re: Vanagon Grill
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:49:52 -0500
  I have a stock upper grill from an '84 if the OP is interested. On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 18:43, Mike <mbucchino...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Prices-Variances from suppliers.
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 15:40:05 -0500
  Tom, I personally have replaced my upper/lower ball joints as well as inner /outer wheel bearings and upper control arm bushingsall purchased from...
• upper steering colmn cover w/ heated switch hole
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:13:46 EDT
  #251 953 515 AOIC, vanagon upper steering column cover, black, w/ heated switch hole comes in black only, not brown.
• Re: Ball joints?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 23:48:11 -0400
  Frank, I would look at the bushings for the upper control arms first. Bentley tells how to see if they are worn, but the...
• Re: damage from missing upper bellhousing bolts?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 14:18:07 -0500
  >What affect would driving around with missing upper bellhousing bolts produce? > >I bought a 1970 bus and later discovered that the previous owner(s...
• Re: replacing upper bunk with storage
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:33:32 -0700
  Creating upper storage is not that hard, see here: http://picasaweb.google.com/starwagen/UpperStorage Upper bunk comes out with four screws, easy to...
• Re: MAX weight capacity of upper bed?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:45:24 -0600
  How much weight can the upper bed support? Active or passive? Is their a Westy owner's manual on line anywhere? TIA
• FS: Upper Grill for Square Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:58:43 +0000
  Is a good upper grill worth $50 shipped CONUS? I've got pictures if you need them. David Wilhite 84' Westy Middle TN
• '91 Vanagon - Upper Bleed Ring
  Historical mailing list - Pam McIntosh
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:22:37 +0000
  Can someone please explain the design/function of the 'upper bleed ring' (also, I think, refered to as 'T-Pipe'(??)). I have read that...
• Upper bunk
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Feb 1995 07:43:49 +0800
  ...How does one get into the upper bunk on a Camper? Jump? Ron
• Upper Bunk Restriction
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 21:42:41 EDT
  Does anyone have any published specs on the weight restriction for the upper bunk? I'm 220 pounds and the wife is 115 pounds...
• vanagon grilles FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 04:37:02 EDT
  have '86-'91 upper grille for square headlights, and '80-85 upper grille for round headlights. both for sale. both excellent shape p-mail...
• Syncro Upper Control Arm Bushing Replacment
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 09:07:00 -0500
  Anyone know if the Upper Control Arm Bushings are Welded in on a Syncro? Any unusual problem with this same project but on a...
• testing upper control arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Sat, 8 May 1999 09:21:26 -0700
  ...I have my wheels off to replace upper ball joints and I've noticed the upper control arm bushings have quite a bit of...